NCCT Pharmacology Exam 2024

what license must a physician have to dispense, prescribe or administer controlled

substances Correct Answer-narcotics

physicians with a narcotics license are required to register on June 30 of each year with
Correct Answer-Drug Enforcement Agency

substances of high abuse potential are listed in schedule Correct Answer-1

a drug that causes vomiting Correct Answer-emetic

a drug that produces sleep Correct Answer-hypnotic

an inactive substance substituted in place of the actual drug to satisfy the patient
Correct Answer-placebo

a drug used to relieve cough Correct Answer-antitussive

a substance that counteracts the effects of a poison Correct Answer-antidote

a drug that causes blood or fluid to clot Correct Answer-coagulant

a drug for nausea Correct Answer-antinauseant

a drug that neutralizes acidity Correct Answer-antacid

a drug that controls appetite Correct Answer-appetite suppressor

a drug used to dilate bronchial tubes Correct Answer-bronchodilator

a drug used to prevent blood from clotting Correct Answer-anticoagulant

a drug used to control temperature Correct Answer-antipyretic

a drug that promotes appetite Correct Answer-appetite stimulant

a drug used to control pain Correct Answer-analgesic

a drug that reduces anxiety Correct Answer-tranquilizer

a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels Correct Answer-vasodilator

a drug that decreases congestion Correct Answer-decongestion

a drug that increases the secretion of urine Correct Answer-diuretic

a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate Correct Answer-mydriatic

a drug or substance used for testing purposes Correct Answer-diagnostic

abbreviation for drops Correct Answer-gtt.

abbreviation for two times a day Correct Answer-bid

abbreviation for after meals Correct Answer-PC

abbreviation for three times a day Correct Answer-tid

abbreviation for four times a day Correct Answer-qid

abbreviation for at bedtime Correct Answer-hs

abbreviation for as needed Correct Answer-prn

abbreviation for immediately Correct Answer-stat

abbreviation for quantity sufficient Correct Answer-qs

abbreviation for nothing by mouth Correct Answer-NPO

abbreviation for before meals Correct Answer-ac

abbreviation for water Correct Answer-aq

abbreviation for night Correct Answer-noct

abbreviation for directions Correct Answer-sig

abbreviation for hour Correct Answer-h

abbreviation for cubic centimeter Correct Answer-cc

abbreviation for capsules Correct Answer-caps

abbreviation for complete physical exam Correct Answer-CPE